Well, I finally got the courage to pack up my car and head down to the FL Keys by the end of the week. I don’t have much except a place to stay, but I am excited.
The last two weeks has been uneasy in terms of saying goodbyes and getting concern-brigaded by those in my life still asleep. Because I’m heading to the supposed coof capital of the U.S. and I did not get any shots.
Yeah, I suppose the Keys are more dangerous, despite the knowledge that, until now, I lived next door to O’Hare airport (one of the largest revolving doors for travel) and Chicago. Eyeroll.
Even with their website numbers, the county I am moving to is barely a blip compared to Crook Co. These conversations have only strengthed my resolve that I am doing what’s best for me. I’m so sick of having to defend myself, and sick of fact-regurgitators treating me like a child incapable of critical thought.
Anyway. So long, IL. Besides a handful of people, and one burger joint, I will not miss you.
Any FL people, any suggestions for communities/churches/volunteer work in Monroe Co? I’ll be pounding the pavement starting next week.
Have a great weekend, stay safe, get out of IL if you’re still here!
Just moved down to Tampa from the very same area of Crook co.
Coof numbers are bullshit.
Masks are few and far between.
Trump stickers and flags are regular on the roads. Even saw some “fuck Biden” flags 3’x5’ on a truck the other day.
Sounds great! I figured as much. Plenty of people in the area I’ll be living have some great flags/signs.
It’ll just be a nice change from the air of anxiety here. When I’m up here, it feels like I keep breathing in but can’t exhale. Everything is just so negative and strained up here. When IL went back to masking, it felt like some people were happy about it.
I can’t wait to get out of here. Less than twelve hours!